Excavation at the north end of Middle Beach. May 6, 2014. Paul Goldfinger photo © click to enlarge
The subcontractor, EUC Co of Piscataway, has been excavating a trench east of the steel bulkhead. The entire bulkhead, which was discovered soon after Sandy, has been exposed. The part that you see extending the length of Middle Beach (above) looks rusty, but it is strong and it goes about 8 feet even deeper than you see in the photo.
Wood members are now being installed horizontally at the southern end, and pilings will be driven in a week or so. The wood infrastructure will tie into the new boardwalk and into the metal bulkhead. The boardwalk will run behind (west of) the bulkhead.
FEMA had stopped work for a few days last week over a bureaucratic technicality, but now it is full speed ahead.
After I took this photo, a very big guy in a hardhat chased me away. He was not impressed that I am from Blogfinger, a member of the press corps.
—Paul @Blogfinger
THE MOUND CITY BLUE BLOWERS. “Thanks a Million.”